Islamic Community Center South Charlotte Arafath Mohammad & Abdul Rehman Community Youth Development Initiative February 2015

What WE WANT TO ACCOMPLISH Vision: Islamic community center that values and shares responsibility for the health and well-being of all our young people. Goal: Through collaboration, promote shared responsibility across different sectors of our community for all our youth so that they grow up with the knowledge, skills, and social attributes they need for success in school, work and life. Build relationships to work towards a shared vision and common outcomes Build relationships to work towards a shared vision and common outcomes Create an inclusive learning community that fosters effective youth development practices Create an inclusive learning community that fosters effective youth development practices Cultivate youth and community involvement and leadership Cultivate youth and community involvement and leadership Use data to identify needs and track progress Use data to identify needs and track progress Foster collaboration among organizations to promote creative thinking and leverage resources Foster collaboration among organizations to promote creative thinking and leverage resources Long-Term Outcomes (5 years out) 1.The Islamic community center of South Charlotte works with our youth as partners in improving their health and well-being of all people. 2.Youth have the knowledge, resources and self- confidence to pursue their passions and reach their goals. 3.Adults and youth develop trusting relationships and work together to improve their community. 4.Parents and caregivers have the knowledge, resources and self-confidence to participate in the community and improve their quality of life. 5.Community youth serving organizations continually improve their efforts to provide quality experiences for youth. 6.Mutually beneficial collaborations among organizations and institutions benefit all members of the community – from youth to seniors. Long-Term Outcomes (5 years out) 1.The Islamic community center of South Charlotte works with our youth as partners in improving their health and well-being of all people. 2.Youth have the knowledge, resources and self- confidence to pursue their passions and reach their goals. 3.Adults and youth develop trusting relationships and work together to improve their community. 4.Parents and caregivers have the knowledge, resources and self-confidence to participate in the community and improve their quality of life. 5.Community youth serving organizations continually improve their efforts to provide quality experiences for youth. 6.Mutually beneficial collaborations among organizations and institutions benefit all members of the community – from youth to seniors.

All community members share responsibility for the success of all local youth by:  investing resources to promote positive development of young people in our community  using an asset-based approach to address issues that prevent youth from reaching their full potential  partnering with youth to enhance the quality of life for all people in our community. Source: ICC SC, February 2015 WHAT DO WE MEAN BY Community Youth Development?

Approaches to Youth Development EDUCATION FOCUS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Competencies 1. Health/Physical 3. Cognitive/Creative 2. Personal/Social 4. Vocational/Citizenship Needs 1. Physiological 6. Independence/Control 2. Safety and Structure over one’s life 3. Belonging/Membership 7. Self Worth/Contribution 4. Closeness/Relationships 8. Capacity to enjoy life 5. Competency/Mastery Community, Family, Peers, School, Work,

Oversight and Accountability Lead Partners Initiative Lead: Arafath Mohammad, All CYDI Partners Organizations Implement actions within their organizations that advance shared CYDI outcomes Participate in annual partner convening's Stay informed on key youth development issues through our monthly CYDI newsletter Collect and provide pertinent data to track progress CYDI-Sponsored Professional Development (partner organizations participate in trainings, webinars and workshops based on need and interest) Actions Teams (Involve approximately 4 unduplicated partner organizations and youth) INITIATIVE STRUCTURE Teens in Action Connect, highlight and integrate the necessity of good health and physical fitness of youth across our community. Lead Islam &Youth Increase the visibility of Islamic learning's for our Youth Lead Professional Development Weave resources together to support our youth excelling in their academics and professional development Lead: Social Services Promote the social and cultural success of youth. This in turns helps the larger communities of Charlotte Lead

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